Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Father Kenneth Doyle: How did the pope and grand ayatollah communicate? As Catholics obligated to keep people on life support and tube feeding?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: When the Holy Father and Ayatollah al-Sistani met recently, at the end they stood facing each other and seemed to be talking without an interpreter. What language did they use in order to communicate? (Powhatan, Virginia) A: According to the website of the Jesuit magazine America there was, in fact, an interpreter […]

Atrocities still occurring in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

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By Fredrick Nzwili Catholic News Service NAIROBI, Kenya — A priest from the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray says killings, abductions and rape are still occurring in the region where a military offensive launched in November. The targets for killings are men and boys, who are being eliminated by armed […]

Indian Jesuit, 84, transferred to hospital after health deteriorates

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  By Catholic News Service MUMBAI, India — A prominent Jesuit priest whose health was deteriorating was transferred from jail to a hospital May 18 after an outcry from relatives and fellow Jesuits. Indian Jesuits petitioned the National Human Rights Commission to examine the health of Jesuit Father Stan Swamy, 84, following suspicions that he […]

Friar offers ‘small steps’ that lead to ‘big spiritual progress’

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By Catholic News Service BRONX, N.Y. — Smiling behind their bushy beards, the gray-frocked Franciscan Friars of the Renewal served up Easter brunch for the homeless once again this year — a beloved feature of Easter in the South Bronx. This celebration of unshakeable hope, shared with those many deem hopeless, has continued nonstop since […]

‘A long line’ of holy catechists have served the church

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Throughout history and across the globe, lay catechists have been revered as saints, and many were martyred for their refusal to renounce their faith and their vocation to teach the Christian faith to others. Formally instituting “the ministry of catechist” with a document published May 11, […]

POPE FRANCIS | MESSAGE: All are enriched when welcoming migrants and refugees

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As countries become more culturally and ethnically diverse, their Catholic communities become more “catholic” and their societies can increasingly reflect the fact that all people are brothers and sisters, Pope Francis said. “In encountering the diversity of foreigners, migrants and refugees, and in the intercultural dialogue […]

Holy Father to institute formal ‘ministry of catechist’

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While millions of laypeople around the world are recognized as catechists in their parish or diocese, Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the “ministry of catechist.” The Vatican press office said May 5 that Pope Francis’ apostolic letter “Antiquum Ministerium” (“Ancient Ministry”), instituting the ministry, […]

Vatican cautions U.S. bishops on politicians and Communion

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has urged the U.S. bishops to proceed with caution in their discussions about formulating a national policy “to address the situation of Catholics in public office who support legislation allowing abortion, euthanasia or other moral evils.” Cardinal Luis […]

First Communion recipient overcomes obstacle, gives hope to others

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By Janet Jones Catholic News Service COLUMBUS, Texas — Carson Crosby, a student at St. Anthony Catholic School in Columbus who received his first Communion this spring, faced a unique challenge. Carson has a genetic mitochondrial disease that prevents him from consuming food and drink orally. Since his infancy, he has been receiving nutrition through […]